Thank you - I just ordered it. Now where can I find that hinge pin that's supposed to be attached to the chain? I have the chain but no pinThat boat looks to be in amazing shape for 58 years old!! The only think I notice you need is a new plastic tube for the carriage bolt at the stern - the tube keeps the bolt from shifting, and if it shifts the rudder can pop up if it is breezy. Look at reply 6 here as to an easy option for a new tube. Old Style Rudder - Lower Plate Attachment
That boat looks to be in amazing shape for 58 years old!!
Wish I could say the same for myself... though I'm probably in better shape than most of my peers, vintage 1962.
Meh, still above ground... things could be worse.
Cheers!!!
Edit: OP, ya might wanna address those spider cracks when ya clean up the hull, and check the usual problem areas... mast step, daggerboard trunk, etc. Or take close-up shots of 'em so folks here can check for damage. Camera flash or LED flashlight for the mast step pics... boat DOES look pretty good for its age. Thought ya might be able to tape up the sail, but after seeing the photo, I'd say just buy a new one... you can buy large adhesive sail repair patches at a sail loft, but I reckon you're better off with a new Intensity sail, that material looks tired.
And a great excuse to buy a really cool looking sail. I’m in!Having a beer while dinner is in the oven, so I'll clarify that last remark. You don't want that tired old (and possibly taped or sewn-up) sail to blow out while you're under way, leaving you in a bad or potentially dangerous situation. Think of it as a MARINE SAFETY issue... looking at that tired old sail, chewed up as it is to boot, well, I'd rather have the peace of mind that a new sail would afford.
One can almost draw an analogy with old tire rubber... it might LOOK okay and still have tread, but the AGE of it is enough to ramp up the likelihood of a blowout. In my "trucking daze" I saw dangerous tire blowouts at highway speed, just because some driver thought the tire(s) LOOKED okay. Moi, I prefer new tire rubber, same way I'd prefer a new sail in your situation. They don't cost that much, and the peace of mind & increased safety are totally worth the cost.
JUST MY $.02 ON THE SUBJECT, MARINE SAFETY HAS ALWAYS BEEN MY TOP PRIORITY... EVEN IF I AM A GOOD SWIMMER, LOL.
Because the sail is white, it is more readily repaired. A standard sewing machine will handle it.I'm fairly handy with sewing but not sure about finding replacement dacron material or trying to patch that many small holes. If not, suggestions for replacement? Yes the boat is in great shape. It was gifted to me by the original owner and it has always been stored indoors. I can't wait to start waxing and polishing it!!